The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo (11 - 12) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)
€ 18,500
€ 24,000
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo GTI
58.6
67.4
76.5
57.1
66.2
74.8
67.4 in
Width
66.2 in
76.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.6 in
Height
57.1 in
98.9
157.4
97.2
156.8
157.4 in
Length
156.8 in
98.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo GTI
2491 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3428 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
11.73 %
General
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo GTI
S07
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
148 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
155 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
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16.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
16.83 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
32 mpg
42 mpg
VW Polo GTI
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
40 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
383 mi
Range
500 mi
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
383 mi
500 mi
VW Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
138.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
106.1 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
138.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
